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The No-Fuss Fish Fry

By Lyda Jones Burnette
June 27, 2012
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Credit: Ian Bagwell; Prop Styling: Annette Joseph; Food Styling: Cynthia Groseclose
You'll fall hook, line, and sinker for this classic menu of fried fish, perfectly crispy hush puppies, and peanut-topped cola cake.
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Our Summer Fish Fry Menu

Credit: Photo: Ian Bagwell; Prop Styling: Annette Joseph; Food Styling: Cynthia Groseclose 

Fancy up your fish fry with a summery mix of sturdy blue-and-white tableware.Menu:Grilled Corn-and-Butter Bean SaladBeer-Battered Fried FishMalt Vinegar MignonetteButtermilk-Ranch-Herb SaucePeach-Ginger SlawHush PuppiesSparkling Cherry LimeadePeanut-Cola Cake

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Grilled Corn-and-Butter Bean Salad

Credit: Photo: Ian Bagwell; Prop Styling: Annette Joseph; Food Styling: Cynthia Groseclose 

Recipe: Grilled Corn-and-Butter Bean Salad

This grilled corn and bean salad is a take on traditional succotash and features fresh grilled corn, butter beans, bell pepper and tomatoes. The creaminess comes from an herbed mayonnaise mixture.

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Beer-Battered Fried Fish

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Recipe: Beer-Battered Fried Fish

Any type of white, flaky fish may be substituted for grouper.

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Peach-Ginger Slaw

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Recipe: Peach-Ginger Slaw

Turn a coleslaw recipe into a special summertime treat with the addition of chopped fresh peaches, pecans, pepper jelly, and fresh ginger. The peaches add a pleasing sweetness to the savory slaw.

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Hush Puppies

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Recipe: Hush Puppies

These crispy fritters are a summer classic and taste great with Malt Vinegar Mignonette or Buttermilk-Ranch-Herb Sauce.

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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Annette Joseph; Food Styling: Cynthia Groseclose 

Recipe: Sparkling Cherry Limeade

A fun mocktail you can garnish with margarita salt, limes and cherries. Add a little tequila and a splash of orange liqueur for an extra kick.

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Peanut-Cola Cake

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Recipe: Peanut-Cola Cake

Baking with cola infuses the cake with a pleasing combination of flavors and gives it a super tender texture.

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